(Des Moines, Iowa) – The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flash Flood Warning for several counties in south central and southwestern Iowa, effective until 12:15 PM CDT Tuesday.
The warning covers southwestern Clarke County, Decatur County, Ringgold County, southern Union County, southwestern Wayne County, southern Adams County, and Taylor County.
As of 6:14 AM, Doppler radar indicated widespread heavy rainfall, with 3 to 7 inches already reported in some areas. An additional 1 to 2 inches of rain is possible this morning, heightening the threat of flash flooding.
Flash flooding is either ongoing or imminent, particularly affecting low-lying areas, small creeks and streams, urban zones, highways, and underpasses.
Communities most at risk include:
Leon, Mount Ayr, Corning, Bedford, Lamoni, Lenox, Sun Valley Lake, New Market, Clearfield, Diagonal, Kellerton, Grand River, Van Wert, Lineville, Davis City, Decatur, Blockton, Gravity, Tingley, and Nodaway.
Safety reminders from the National Weather Service:
- Never drive through flooded roadways. Most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles.
- In hilly or rural areas, low water crossings can quickly become dangerous. Seek alternate routes if roads are flooded.
- For up-to-date waterway information, visit weather.gov/desmoines/water.
Turn around, don’t drown.
